Procedures, Pre & Post Info

Alternative Varicose Vein Laser Treatments

Varicose veins are the bulging veins on the legs. Varicose vein treatment no longer requires varicose vein surgery in the hospital. Our varicose vein pictures show the results of laser treatment for varicose veins which is performed in the office instead of having varicose vein stripping.

The new treatment for varicose vein disease is women and men involve Endovenous Laser Ablation -ELT- which can provide a varicose vein cure without the need for varicose vein removal. This varicose vein surgery corrects the varicose vein cause by correction the abnormal reverse blood flow in the leg when standing. Laser surgery on varicose vein disease actually improves the circulation in the leg, without the need for general anesthesia.

Heredity in men and pregnancy in women are the major factors leading to varicose veins. Without varicose vein therapy increasing pain, swelling, bleeding, clots and ulcers on the ankle can occur.

Our varicose vein clinic provides the alternative treatment of varicose vein disease using the safest and most long lasting techniques. A complement to the laser procedure –ELT- is Microphlebectomy, a surgical procedure which removes the unsightly bulging veins through very small openings. The procedure may be combined with the –ELT- and does not require general anesthesia. As a result, the operation is safer and prevents the side effects of dizziness and nausea. Scars are eliminated. Patients can drive home and resume normal activities immediately.

With the –ELT- procedure and its counterpart Microphlebectomy becoming the standard for the effective treatment of varicose veins, may more people who suffer from this common malady will be rid of the pain and embarrassment associated with them.

Varicose Veins Pre Operative
Before
Varicose Veins Post Operative
After


The Evaluation

During the initial consultation, Dr. Skellenger will discuss the symptoms of varicose veins and perform ultrasound examination of the lower limb varicose veins to identify each patient’s abnormal circulation. This diagnostic test enables Dr. Skellenger to choose the varicose vein treatment which will give the best results possible.

Varicose Vein Pretreatment Instructions

  • Do not use aspirin or other blood thinners such as Advil, Ibuprofen, or Alleve for five days before treatment.
  • Antibiotics will be prescribed.
  • A sedative may be prescribed.

    • Varicose Vein Post Treatment Instructions

  • Compression dressing will be in place initially.
  • Normal activities can be resumed immediately.
  • Exercise programs can be resumed after one week.
  • Advil, not narcotics, are all that are required for the minimal discomfort after the procedure.
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    Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas
    445 Bay Area Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77058

    Phone: 281-990-VEIN (8346)
    Fax: 281-990-9984